206-317-1478

Dean Aquilina Apr 25 at 11:16 AM
I got two calls ... I tell them I do not have a checking account and they will hang up... They give me the same info about a government grant ...Call Patrick Parker at 206-317-1478.... Exact same number.....

States they are from the United States Crime division. Supposed to call Patrick Parker to recieve $7000.00.

is this a scam?

sounds too good to be real!!???? has any one dealt with these types ?

I received the exact same call today.  I think it's crazy for the US to have a federal student loan office in Canada.  I truly feel its a scam.   The lady that called me hardly even spoke English.  I haven't decided yet if I will call the number or not.  But something about this seems a little fishy

I got a call from 125342p4454 that l got a grant from of $9600 that l should call that 2063171478 to get my grant well l knew that this is scam cos l ask him to give me there site so dt l can confirm online in wch he didnt give me.

If you receive a call from these people, claiming to have a $9200 grant for you because you are a good citizen who pays their bills, etc.
Be aware that it is a scam/fraud. Do not send them any money.
Call the Federal Trade Commission and file a complaint.
1-877-382-4357
You can also file a complaint with grant fraud at  1-800-447-8477.

How to recognize and avoid grant scams/fraud:
The Better Business Bureau offers these tips and suggestions:

YOU WILL NOT BE CONTACTED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO OFFER YOU A GRANT.
The government does not contact people to offer them money. If you do qualify for a government grant, the government does not request payment for it.

THERE ARE NO FEES ASSOCIATED WITH APPLYING FOR A GOVERNMENT GRANT.
Providing financial information to prove that you qualify for a government grant is typical, but you should never pay money to apply for a grant. People who run scams often claim to provide help and sometimes claim to be "federal government" officials, don't be fooled by these scams that request money from you.

ALL GOVERNMENT GRANTS INVOLVE AN APPLICATION PROCESS
If you have not submitted an application for a government grant and someone claims you have been awarded one, it's a scam. Grant money is not given over the phone for a fee. In order to qualify for a grant you must apply for the specific opportunity that you are qualified to apply for.

GOVERNMENT GRANTS ARE AWARDED FOR EXPLICIT OPPORTUNITIES
Government Grants are typically awarded to states, cities, educational institutions, nonprofits and other organizations to fund research and other projects.

GOVERNMENT GRANT APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION IS FREE
Be cautious of offers that ask for your personal information (especially financial) when requesting a fee to access grant information. You can always access free information about government grants and other benefits at Grants.gov and Govbenefits.gov.